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From: jackson@curium.DEC (Seth Jackson)
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Subject: Re: Tripping and the Dead
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Date: Fri, 29-Mar-85 10:18:52 EST
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Posted: Fri Mar 29 10:18:52 1985
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Subject: The Dead Experience & Tripping
Posted: Tue Mar 26 08:27:57 1985




>     One unique thing about Grateful Dead concerts is that approximately
>30-50% of the attendees are tripping.  This may
>not be interesting to those of you out there who haven't experienced the
>alternate reality of these 'magical' substances, but those of you who
>have, and haven't been to a Dead concert, you should try it.           

I believe that this is a misconception that reflects badly on the
Dead and Deadheads. I would say that at most 10% of the people are 
actually tripping, if you define tripping as being under the influence
of hallucinogens. This type of statement perpetrates the myths 
that a) all Deadheads are stoned out freaks and 2) You need drugs to 
enjoy the Grateful Dead's music. It's nice to have a buzz on at a
Dead show, as with any rock concert, but it's certainly not a requirement.

The Dead's music is so powerful that it induces a feeling of
"tripping" in and of itself. "Magical" substances simply enhance
that feeling (albeit by orders of magnitude). I myself have managed to
thoroughly enjoy upwards of 90 Dead shows without the benefit of
hallucinogens.
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"We used to play for silver, now we play for life..."

				Seth Jackson